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Osler's Occupational Health and Safety team

Meet our Occupational Health and Safety team

Posted on Tuesday, May 02, 2023 09:00 AM

Ever wondered who oversees occupational health and safety for our Osler team members?

We caught up with the managers of our Occupational Health and Safety team, Steven Sloan and Ramandeep Pama, to take an inside look at what goes into protecting everyone within our walls.

First up, what are your roles within the team?

Steven Sloan: I am the Occupational Health and Safety Manager, and my focus is more on the safety side. Our department supports about 10,000 employees, physicians, students,...

Osler and Bayshore partner to support senior patients at home

Posted on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 10:21 AM

William Osler Health System (Osler) is pleased to partner with Bayshore HealthCare Integrated Care Solutions (Bayshore) to continue to extend patient-inspired health care beyond its hospital walls with the Osler@Home program.

The Osler@Home program helps older adults who no longer require care in hospital to transition home safely by providing up to 16 weeks of care in their homes. The services are delivered by an integrated Bayshore team, supported by Osler staff and the program began accepting...

Connect with Osler leaders at upcoming Telephone Town Hall

Posted on Thursday, April 13, 2023 02:04 PM

Learn about the latest updates from the hospital, including the transformation of Peel Memorial, Osler’s visitor policy and more.

William Osler Health System (Osler) is inviting community members to participate in its next Telephone Town Hall from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2. Residents will hear about exciting developments for health care in our communities, including the transformation of Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness into Brampton’s new hospital, comprehensive...

Masked women gives thumbs up while showing bandage on arm after receiving a needle

Don’t wait, vaccinate: an adult’s guide

Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 09:00 AM

When we’re young there are a number of vaccines we receive to protect ourselves and others from many different diseases. But this shouldn’t end as we get older!

Vaccination is a life-long essential tool to protect yourself, your loved ones and the community. In the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, it can be easy to forget to stay up-to-date with vaccinations, but it is important to stay vigilant with vaccine records as we get older.

We spoke with Osler’s Infection Control and Infectious...

Dr. Kirstin Perdrizet, Medical Oncologist at Osler

Dr. Perdrizet’s five tips for esophageal cancer prevention

Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2023 03:13 PM

Dr. Kirstin Perdrizet, MD, MSc, FRCPC, is a medical oncologist at Osler. Dr. Perdrizet received her medical degree from the University of Ottawa and completed her medical oncology training at the University of Toronto. She completed her thoracic oncology training with a fellowship and earned her Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology through the University of Toronto.

Esophageal cancer starts in the cells of the esophagus, located in the throat and impacts more than 2,500 Canadians each year